Course Overview

About This Course

The University of Notre Dame Australia's Bachelor of Secondary Education degree is your ideal qualification. It will qualify you to educate students in Australian Catholic, independent and government secondary schools. The four-year degree has flexible full-time or part-time study options available. As part of your studies, you will complete 30 weeks of school-based practical experience and choose two teaching areas. If your ambition is to teach in a secondary school environment, you will be well-prepared with our four-year Bachelor of Secondary Education degree. It is a well-rounded undergraduate program that combines theory, skill development and plenty of hands-on classroom experience. Working from a rigorous and practical curriculum, you will acquire the academic skills to teach secondary school students. Our degree provides the academic skills you need to support, engage and extend secondary school children by integrating theory and practice. The Bachelor of Secondary Education prepares you with both the subject area content knowledge that you will teach to students and the skills and experience in curriculum, pedagogy and assessment that will enable you to teach.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

The University of Notre Dame Australia - Broadway, NSW

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

WA Applicants with Recent Secondary Education:

Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank of 70 (including Adjustment Factors)
OR International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 25

WA Applicants with Higher Education:

Successful completion of 4 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher
OR Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP), or a tertiary preparation program from another institution deemed of similar academic rigour

WA Applicants with VET Study:

Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

WA Applicants with Work and Life Experience:

Must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake and have left secondary education more than two years previously
At least two years of relevant work experience with evidence of duties undertaken
OR Completion of STAT with scores of at least 135 in the Multiple Choice section and 140 in the Written English section
OR Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams at the equivalent level
STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years

NSW Applicants with Recent Secondary Education:

Prescribed ATAR/Selection Rank (including Adjustment Factors)
OR Equivalent International Baccalaureate (IB) score

NSW Applicants with Higher Education:

Successful completion of 4 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher
OR Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP), or a tertiary preparation program from another institution deemed of similar academic rigour

NSW Applicants with VET Study:

Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

NSW Applicants with Work and Life Experience:

Must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake and have left secondary education more than two years previously
At least two years of relevant work experience with evidence of duties undertaken
OR Completion of STAT with scores of at least 150 in the Multiple Choice section and 150 in the Written English section
OR Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams at the equivalent level
STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years

Additional Requirements for All Applicants:

Must satisfy Minimum University Admission Requirements including minimum age and English Language Proficiency
Non-academic achievements, personal qualities, aspirations and interests are also considered
WA students require a current Working with Children Check and a National Police Clearance Check within six months of expiry
NSW students require Anaphylaxis E-training, Child Protection Awareness, DoE Consent, Mandatory Child Protection, Pre-service teacher acknowledgement and a Working with Children Check
All students must complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) before the Internship in the final year

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

With the Bachelor of Secondary Education degree, you will have the skills to work in Australia as a secondary school teacher in Catholic, Independent and Government schools in a specialised area of your choice.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) / AITSL

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

AITSL

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units19 units

EDUC1037

Academic Skills and Digital Literacy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

EDUC1039

Foundations of Education

EDUC1040

Development and Learning

Includes 10-day observation

EDUC1042

Introduction to Integral Human Development in Education

EDUC2071

Introduction to Teaching Principles

EDUC2074

Professional Experience 2 – Secondary (Fremantle)

EDUC2075

Professional Experience 2 – Secondary (Sydney)

CORE1000

Foundations of Wisdom

EDUC3046

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students: Culturally Responsive Connections

EDUC2077

Positive Learning Environments

EDUC3066

Enriching Inclusive Education

THEO2400

Christology

Or approved elective

EDUC3073

Professional Experience 3 – Secondary (Fremantle)

EDUC3074

Professional Experience 3 – Secondary (Sydney)

THEO3470

Sacraments in Catholic Tradition

Or approved elective

EDUC4044

Advanced Pedagogy and Professional Ethics

EDUC4051

Professional Engagement and Internship – Secondary (Fremantle)

EDUC4052

Professional Engagement and Internship – Secondary (Sydney)

THEO3010

Scripture and Church

Or approved elective

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What teaching areas can I choose in the Bachelor of Secondary Education?

Students choose two teaching areas from the following options: English Education: Secondary, Mathematics Education: Secondary, Drama Education, Ancient History Education (Sydney only), Modern History Education (Sydney only), Religious Education, Business Studies Education (Sydney only), Media Studies Education (Fremantle only), Science Education (Fremantle only), HASS Education (Fremantle only), Economics Education (Sydney only), and Legal Studies Education (Sydney only).

How much practical experience will I complete during the degree?

Students in the Bachelor of Secondary Education are required to complete a minimum of 30 weeks of practicum, comprised of a 10-day observation in EDUC1040 Development and Learning, Professional Experience 2 – Secondary, Professional Experience 3 – Secondary, and a Professional Engagement and Internship – Secondary in the final year.

What checks and clearances do I need before going on professional placement?

WA students require a current Working with Children Check and a National Police Clearance Check within six months of expiry. NSW students require Anaphylaxis E-training, Child Protection Awareness, DoE Consent, Mandatory Child Protection, Pre-service teacher acknowledgement, and a Working with Children Check. Both WA and NSW students must also complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) before the Internship in the final year.

What are the entry requirements for WA applicants applying through secondary education?

WA applicants with recent secondary education need an indicative ATAR/Selection Rank of 70 (including Adjustment Factors) or an International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 25. In addition, all applicants must satisfy Minimum University Admission Requirements relating to minimum age and English Language Proficiency, and non-academic achievements and personal qualities are also considered.

What career outcomes can I expect after completing the Bachelor of Secondary Education?

With the Bachelor of Secondary Education degree, graduates will have the skills to work in Australia as a secondary school teacher in Catholic, Independent and Government schools in a specialised area of their choice. The program prepares graduates through 30 weeks of professional experience placements and internship programs, learning from academics who are industry leaders.

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $72,000 to $90,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $90,000 to $105,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $105,000 to $125,000 per year

Career Paths

Early Childhood TeacherPrimary School TeacherSecondary School TeacherSpecial Education TeacherTeacher Librarian

Key Skills

Lesson planning and curriculum design aligned to the Australian CurriculumDifferentiated instruction to meet diverse learner needsClassroom management and positive behaviour supportFormative and summative assessment design and analysisInclusive education practices for students with disabilities and additional needs

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Units of Competency

Frequently Asked Questions

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